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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,386, 339,061.92 and 108,141

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,386, 339,061.92 and 108,141 is: 161,964.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,386 : 339,061.92 = 108,141 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,386/339,061.92 = 108,141/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,386x = 339,061.92 × 108,141
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,386x = 36,666,495,090.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,666,495,090.72/226,386
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,964.50

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